Production of Biofuels and Chemicals from Lignin

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Fang, Zhen (Editor), Smith, Jr., Richard L. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: Biofuels and Biorefineries,
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Renewable energy resources.; Biochemistry.; Forestry.; Renewable energy sources.; Alternate energy sources.; Green energy industries.; Life Sciences.; Biochemistry, general.; Renewable and Green Energy.

This book provides state-of-the-art reviews, current research on and the prospects of lignin production, biological, thermal and chemical conversion methods, and lignin technoeconomics. Fundamental topics related to lignin chemistry, properties, analysis, characterization, and depolymerization mecha...

Table of Contents:

• Part I: Lignin and Its Production (Chapters 1-3)
• Part II: Biological Conversion (Chapters 4-6)
• Part III: Chemical Conversion (Chapters 7-12)
• Part IV: Techno-economics.